What is september 22 1980?

Here are some notable events that happened on September 22, 1980:

• The Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR officially ended with the closing ceremony.

• Iran-Iraq War broke out as Iraq invaded Iran, starting a bloody eight-year conflict which caused hundreds of thousands of deaths.

• The Solidarity trade union in Poland was born after months of strikes and protests against the communist government.

• The movie "The Elephant Man" directed by David Lynch was released in the United States, earning critical acclaim and several Oscar nominations.

• The Iranian Embassy Siege began in London when a group of gunmen stormed the embassy and took 26 hostages.

• The Philadelphia Phillies won their first National League pennant, securing their place in the World Series.

• The popular sitcom "Three's Company" aired its final episode after eight seasons on ABC.

• The United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, known for her classic children's books such as "The Tale of Peter Rabbit."